Experience

FosterClub Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Services Program Director

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Remote



L'Arche USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Community Support

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Support the vibrancy of L'Arche leaders, Boards and community members throughout the USA.

• Vice National Leader/Director of Community Support

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2021

• Eastern Regional Leader

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018



Gannon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Center for Social Concerns

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2017

  Supervised and coached two full-time staff leaders, trained and supported over 40 student leaders and collaborated widely with colleagues and partners. Coordinated with Erie-GAINS, Academic Service-Learning department and local partners to make and meet impact goals. Provided oversight for two annual all-campus days of service and ongoing co-curricular volunteer activities. Cultivated an ecosystem of service immersion programs, reflection, personal transformation, collective action, and… Show more Supervised and coached two full-time staff leaders, trained and supported over 40 student leaders and collaborated widely with colleagues and partners. Coordinated with Erie-GAINS, Academic Service-Learning department and local partners to make and meet impact goals. Provided oversight for two annual all-campus days of service and ongoing co-curricular volunteer activities. Cultivated an ecosystem of service immersion programs, reflection, personal transformation, collective action, and community support. Provided workshops, trainings and retreats on and off campus related to topics like team-building, personality types, leadership and communication styles, strategic planning, mindfulness, dialogue facilitation, dialogue across difference, cultural competency, diversity and inclusion, reflection strategies and group decision-making. Traveled nationally and internationally to nurture partner relationships, assess programs and accompany student groups. Show less



University of Portland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Moreau Center for Service & Leadership

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2013

  Developed and implementing strategic plan for expanding mission and work of the Center. Integrated Social Change Model of Leadership and Catholic Social Teaching into student leadership development and training. Established international sustainable development internship opportunity for students in Western Kenya. Work with faculty and students to develop robust service-learning courses and projects, including a first-year core curriculum leadership course. Identify, cultivate and deepen… Show more Developed and implementing strategic plan for expanding mission and work of the Center. Integrated Social Change Model of Leadership and Catholic Social Teaching into student leadership development and training. Established international sustainable development internship opportunity for students in Western Kenya. Work with faculty and students to develop robust service-learning courses and projects, including a first-year core curriculum leadership course. Identify, cultivate and deepen community partnerships with local K-12 schools, non-profits and community organizations. Identify and engage local, state and national grant and program opportunities that support community-based and servicelearning initiatives.

• AmeriCorps VISTA

  • Oct 2007 - Aug 2008

  Developed and facilitated new Native Alaska Plunge service-learning program, which required identifying and coordinating community partnerships, managing budget and logistics, and assisting students with their preparation and formation. Developed and supervised student leadership for three-week long Civil Rights Immersion service-learning trip. Worked with faculty to develop curricular service-learning, specifically HST 392: Protest & Social Reform and SOC/SW 325/SJP 441: Cultural… Show more Developed and facilitated new Native Alaska Plunge service-learning program, which required identifying and coordinating community partnerships, managing budget and logistics, and assisting students with their preparation and formation. Developed and supervised student leadership for three-week long Civil Rights Immersion service-learning trip. Worked with faculty to develop curricular service-learning, specifically HST 392: Protest & Social Reform and SOC/SW 325/SJP 441: Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence. Worked with Director of Institutional Research to develop a learning outcomes assessment tool for all service-learning alternative break programs.